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Get Hooked On Fishing In The Great Western Catskills

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:00:35 -0500

New York State's trout season opens April 1 and for a growing number of fishermen, the lure of the Great Western Catskills makes Delaware County the place to be for this rite of spring.

Breathtaking Venues for Country Weddings Can Be Found in the Great Western Catskills

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:00:31 -0500

Many a bride and groom have set themselves against the backdrop of the spectacular mountain vistas, open river valleys, and bucolic farmland of the western Catskills, to the delight of their family and guests. Weddings here offer the perfect outd...

Winter Festivals Warm Up the Western Catskills

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:25:54 -0500

Ice harvesting, ice skating, snowmobiling – and the foods that go with them!! That's what winter festivals are made of. Delaware County has two on tap that are sure to please families from the Oneonta and Binghamton areas. First up is the 3rd Ann...

Plattekill Rocks Winter In The Great Western Catskills

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:13:25 -0500

Folks are hoping that this winter season's snowfall is on par with last year's amazing records. Many New York area skiers have learned that staying close to home and driving to the Catskills is far better than getting on a plane and heading west. ...

Gear Up for Holiday Shopping with a Country Flair

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:46:07 -0500

Holiday shopping can be a great adventure when you take a little time to explore the Western Catskills main streets, farm stores, and back road antique shops. The mountains mean different things to different people. Some are recreation minded and...

Fall Comes First to the Great Western Catskills

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:12:08 -0400

Labor Day weekend showed tell-tale signs of fall on the mountains with isolated trees turning to their fall burgundy or deep orange colors. Cool evenings and recent rains are setting the stage for a spectacular fall foliage season. In New York ...

Hiking is a Zen Experience In The Great Western Catskills

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:00:42 -0400

New York State's Great Western Catskills in Delaware County have long been a place for those who love to get away to the beauty and quiet of the mountains. With summer in high gear, it's time for hiking, and camping in and around the mountains and...

Art, Music and Literature Fill the Day

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:00:25 -0400

It's less than one month until ART + SOUL of the CATSKILLS returns to Delhi, NY. Saturday, August 6th from 10 am to 5pm on the historic Courthouse Square artists, musicians, writers and poets will gather to educate intrigue and delight you. Pres...

Cannonsville Adventure Triathlon Cancelled

Wed, 11 May 2011 12:07:30 -0400

Today the organizing committee for the inaugural Cannonsville Adventure Triathlon decided to cancel the event for this year. Low registrations with only three weeks left to hit minimum targets, and large financial and time commitments, that neede...

Adventure Triathlon Focuses On Team Racers

Thu, 05 May 2011 13:44:21 -0400

The Cannonsville Adventure Triathlon organizers are putting the final details together for hosting their inaugural triathlon on the Cannonsville Reservoir. Racers from around the western Catskills as well as New Jersey and downstate New York have...

The Great Western Catskills Offer Weekends Packed With Fun

Tue, 03 May 2011 15:32:12 -0400

Every one is raring to get outside now that spring is officially here. The trees are budding out into a thousand shades of green and dressing up the mountains with their finery. Mother Natures Playground is what we're often called. But if your ...

CAT Race Offers $500 Purse to Fastest Racers

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:00:32 -0400

The Western edge of the Catskill Park is home to two of New York City's largest reservoirs in their watershed system - the Pepacton and Cannonsville. These water bodies have only been open for fishing until two years ago. In 2009, the NYC DEP ope...

Registration Now Open for the June 5th Inaugural Cannonsville Adventure Triathlon

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:02:15 -0400

Today is the opening of registration for the inaugural Cannonsville Adventure Triathlon, a brand-new event in and around the Cannonsville Reservoir in the towns of Deposit, Tompkins and Hancock. The race features a 10K (6.2 mile) run, followed by ...

Get Hooked On Fishing In The Great Western Catskills

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:00:31 -0400

New York State's trout season opens April 1 and for a growing number of fishermen, the lure of the Great Western Catskills makes Delaware County the place to be for this rite of spring.

Breathtaking Venues for Country Weddings Found in the Great Western Catskills

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:39:32 -0500

Snow, Ice, Sleds, Saws and Fun Set for this Saturday

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:23:46 -0500

The Walton Fairgrounds will be transformed into a celebration of winter in true Northeastern style this Saturday as it hosts the 2nd Annual Winter Festival. The weather forecast is for a cold but sunny day which will keep the ice from melting and...

Lake Effect Snows Providing Great Backdrop for Winter Fun in the Western Catskills

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:12:57 -0500

The Western side of the Catskills is the first mountain range east of the Rockies that gets hit with weather systems as they cross the plains. Not only that the Great Lakes provide just the right conditions to bring storm systems that pack a prec...

Ring In Winter Close To Home In The Great Western Catskills

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:38:17 -0500

Taste of the Catskills Will Tingle Your Tastebuds and Get Your Toes Tappin'

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:05:16 -0400

Celebrate the rich cultural and agricultural traditions of the western Catskills at the Taste of the Catskills Festival, being held for the first time on Saturday and Sunday, October 9 & 10, at Maple Shade Farm, Delhi. Rain or Shine. Attendees...

Fall in the Catskills Comes With Great Lodging Deals and Weekends Packed With Fun.

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:25:22 -0400

Every one can use a little incentive to make travel plans and the Great Western Catskills has lots to choose from. From motel stays to getting a third night deep discount, you're sure to find the right fit for your budget. Combine with great acti...

Catskills Lark in the Park Runs Oct 2-11

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:39:14 -0400

The leaves are a-turning and the events and outings are a-flourishing!

Art And Soul of the Catskills Arrives July 31 and August 1

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:27:45 -0400

Main streets and town squares offer events all summer long from farmers markets to community pride parades to town wide yard sales. Delhi, the county seat of Delaware County, decided to create an event to focus on its regional creative talent – f...

Knowing Your Food Makes For Popular Vacations

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:16:47 -0400

With the popularity of recent movies such as "Food Inc." and the writing of Michael Pollan with his book "Omnivore's Dilemna" it's no wonder folks are wondering more about where their food comes from. This trend is extending itself to people seein...

More Live Music. More Horse Trails. More Books. More Fun.

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:00:53 -0400

Everyone wants to know what's new in the mountains each year. We long for a reason to take a back road to a main street that hasn't been visited in too long a while. Our quirky main streets continually beckon the intrepid business owners and shop...

Catskills Classical Music Festival a Rare (but Reasonable) Indulgence

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:01:45 -0400

If your idea of culture in the Catskills consists of old-time crooners and hammy comedians – or if you're one of those who think that "culture in the Catskills" is an oxymoron – think again. Thanks to the vision of one passionate violinist, and a ...